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EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, On-Site
LOCATION: Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA
INDUSTRY: Construction | Mission-Critical / Data Center Design-Build | Federal / Government Infrastructure
REPORTS TO: VP of Construction

This position requires U.S. citizenship and local residency in the Livermore, CA area. Due to Sandia National Laboratories’ security requirements, all candidates must be able to pass a federal background investigation and obtain site access credentials.

Own site safety for a landmark ground-up construction program at one of the nation’s most secure national laboratories.

Are you a safety leader who thrives on protecting people across large, multi-trade job sites while enforcing the highest safety and security standards? Do you want to lead safety for a landmark, ground-up federal construction program?

PTS Data Center Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead site safety for the SWIC/WUC construction program at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA. The program is executed as a single, integrated project in the field, while being tracked as two separate projects — SWIC and WUC. This role is anchored on the SWIC scope: a new ground-up building constructed with enhanced security features on an active federal laboratory campus.

You will own day-to-day safety operations across a large, multi-trade site, developing and maintaining the project’s Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP), and partnering closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and client/security representatives to align safety protocols with the facility’s enhanced security requirements.

At PTS Data Center Solutions, you will play a highly visible role on a mission-critical federal project, joining a company recognized for design-build excellence in data center, industrial, and enterprise construction, with the opportunity for long‑term growth within an expanding national footprint.

• Oversee day-to-day safety operations across a large, multi-trade construction site for the SWIC/WUC program at Sandia National Laboratories, ensuring full compliance with client, OSHA, and site‑specific security requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously update the project‑specific Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) covering the concurrent SWIC and WUC scopes of work.
• Coordinate daily and weekly safety briefings, toolbox talks, and pre‑task hazard analyses with all subcontractor trades working on‑site.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments; issue corrective actions and stop‑work orders when necessary.
• Manage incident investigation, root‑cause analysis, and OSHA recordkeeping (OSHA 300/300A logs) for the project.
• Partner with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and client/security representatives to align safety protocols with the facility’s enhanced security requirements.
• Oversee subcontractor safety orientation, credentialing, and ongoing compliance verification for all personnel accessing the Sandia National Laboratories campus.
• Maintain emergency action plans and fall protection, confined space, crane/rigging, and excavation safety programs specific to ground‑up new building construction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety‑related communications with the client, project leadership, and regulatory agencies.

• Extensive experience overseeing safety on large‑scale commercial or industrial construction projects, preferably valued at $40M or greater.
• Proven ability to manage safety compliance across multiple trades working simultaneously in the field.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1926 (Construction) standards, fall protection, excavation, electrical safety, and crane/rigging operations.
• Experience working on secured, government, or national laboratory job sites is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict‑resolution skills to enforce safety standards across a diverse workforce.
• Proficiency with safety management software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and site logistics plans.

• Zero Harm: Zero lost‑time incidents and a declining trend in recordable incident rates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ownership Culture: A site culture where safety is proactively owned by trade partners, not just enforced by the safety team.
• Full Compliance: Full compliance with OSHA and all site‑specific safety and security requirements at Sandia National Laboratories.
• Collaborative & Professional: Strong, collaborative relationships with the client, project stakeholders, and subcontractor safety leads.

• S. citizenship (Required) — mandated by Sandia National Laboratories’ security requirements.
• Local to the Livermore, CA area (Required) — this is a full‑time, on‑site role with no remote or hybrid option.
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications (Required), along with a combination of other applicable safety certifications relevant to ground‑up commercial construction.
• 6 – 10 years of construction safety management experience, including oversight of large, multi‑trade projects, preferably $40M+ in value (Required).
• Ability to obtain and maintain site access credentials for Sandia National Laboratories, including passing a federal background investigation/security screening.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations applicable to ground‑up commercial construction.
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or equivalent certification.
• Prior experience on Department of Energy (DOE) or other federal/national laboratory construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience with enhanced‑security or access‑controlled construction environments.

INTUVA by PTS Data Center Solutions, Inc. is a leader in designing, building, and supporting mission‑critical infrastructure and technologies. Since 1998, PTS has evolved into a multi‑division organization delivering services across data centers, energy, IT, cybersecurity, and advanced data services.

Our teams support some of the world’s most demanding environments where uptime, reliability, innovation, and operational performance are critical. We specialize in engineering-driven solutions for mission‑critical facilities, data centers, advanced energy systems, and next‑generation infrastructure.

At PTS and across its divisions, we are guided by core values of accountability, integrity, leadership, and continuous improvement, and we are committed to building long‑term relationships with our employees, clients, and partners.

This is a full‑time, on‑site role based at the Sandia National Laboratories campus in Livermore, CA, supporting the SWIC/WUC program. Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility required to support project milestones, multi‑trade coordination, and site security protocols. This role requires daily access to a secured federal campus and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

$105,000 – $115,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Performance‑based bonus opportunity
• Full benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation, Sick Time and paid holidays
• Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development